It all started in the 1920s on a deserted stretch of Summerland Beach. Bern Denham, Bert West and Bert Watchorn, equipped with flashlights, led small groups of curious tourists along a lumpy, sandy shoreline only to perch in the dunes and wait as the sun sank at the horizon. Before long, the waddling would begin […]
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Phillip Island on Victoria’s Bass Coast is a weekend destination under a two-hour drive from Melbourne. It’s where a torrent of waves from Bass Strait collide into craggy cliffs stretching the breadth of the island. Phillip Island is naturally staged for a weekend nature adventure, furnished by wild and wondrous bushland and inhabited by unique
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Day-trippers and weekend wanderers travel to Phillip Island to get away from Melbourne for some beachside travel time. This naturally rich location on the southern coast of Victoria, easily accessible by car, offers travellers all the nature experiences one can hope for – back-beach seascapes, lush bushwalking spots and day-trips to view native koalas, little
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Australia is the world’s biggest island and Australians are fortunate to access island life from wide-stretching beaches that orbit the country. Australia is also the mainland from which travellers can embark on the ultimate island hop, from balmy days spent off the Queensland coast, to the rugged and fresh outlook from Victoria’s south-eastern tip. Here
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It’s that time of the month again when we can put a vegan spin on the latest food and travel news. While we can’t travel too far, we can still dream about those itineraries waiting to be curated in our own countries. We can also dream about where to go when travel bubbles become a
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This week was a milestone for wetlands across the world. February 2 marked the 50th anniversary of the Ramsar Treaty, the global conservation agreement to protect wetlands of international significance. February 2 is thus World Wetlands Day. Iconic wetlands around Australia such as Kakadu, the Coorong in South Australia and Eighty Mile Beach near Broome
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A state of disaster has now been declared for Melbourne, but we can all still support our local vegan cake and sweet treats makers if and when we can. Small businesses are facing another six weeks of lockdown laws, and they can only offer takeaway, contactless pick-up and home delivery options to their customers. It’s
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Can you imagine an Australia without koalas? Australia’s most famous fluffy and cute marsupials are struggling to survive. So, it’s our duty to secure their survival. According to the Australia Koala Foundation, more than 65% of koala populations live in Victoria and South Australia. In early 2020, these two states were severely affected by bushfires
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The weekend away is embedded in Australian tradition. Anyone Aussie can tell you about countless long weekends spent out of a tent, caravan or B&B at a favourite destination. Victorians are not shy when it comes to a weekend of wanderlust and Victoria boasts some of the country’s most sought-after weekend spots. Here’s the inspiration
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